Apprentice Pipe Welder SHEPLEY ENGINEERS LIMITED

Shipley Engineers have a fantastic opportunity for 2 apprentices to join the business to train as a pipe welder. The 48-month apprenticeship will include college learning and on-the-job experience, working with industry experts across a range of projects. As part of the training, you will select equipment and plan layout, assembly and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques.

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Closing date: 01 Aug 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,642.00

    Year 1 - £14,642 progressing annually to Year 4 - £29,568

  • Working week

    7.45am to 4.45pm Monday - Thursday. 7.45am to 12.45pm Friday.

    Total hours per week: 39.0

  • Expected duration

    48 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    19 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000156089

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The broad purpose of the occupation is to manually weld tubes and pipes to high standards of quality and integrity using a minimum of two manual arc welding processes from Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), Plasma Arc Welding (PAW), Manual Metal Arc (MMA), Metal Inert Gas (MIG)/Metal Active Gas (MAG) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). Supported by your training and your team, your tasks and responsibilities will include:

  • Responsible for completing each weld to the specified standards using appropriate equipment and materials
  • Select equipment and plan layout, assembly and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques
  • Lay out, position, align and fit components together
  • Bolt, clamp and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding
  • Set up equipment and weld parts together using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc or gas welding equipment. May assemble parts by bolting and riveting
  • May repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and reassembling parts using cutting torch, straightening press, and hand tools
  • Use a variety of arc and gas welding equipment
  • Working on a variety of sites including petrochemical refineries

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Apprentices will undertake a Level 3 Pipe Welder apprenticeship by attending The City of Liverpool College on a day release programme. They will attend the Vauxhall Road campus
  • Apprentices without Level 2 maths and English will work towards Level 2 Functional Skills alongside their apprenticeship programme

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Successful completion of this apprenticeship may lead to a full time position with Shepley Engineers

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Any (Grade 5 or Above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Any (Grade 5 or Above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Any (Grade 5 or Above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5 or Above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5 or Above) Essential

About the employer

Shepley Engineers Limited is based in Cumbria, operating as a major multi-discipline contractor and project manager. We specialise in term contract works within the nuclear and chemical process plant sectors. The Shepley Group provides a self-delivery solution covering supply, high integrity ME&I manufacture, installation and commissioning support.

Employer

SHEPLEY ENGINEERS LIMITED

Address

Springfields

Salwick

Preston

PR4 0XJ

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Training

Training provider

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

Contact

Emma Langshaw

workforceskills@liv-coll.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Pipe welder

Level 3 (A level)

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